Human Resources

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The 2020-2021 brought a very unique set of challenges to Human Resources, in the form of a Pandemic. Beginning in March 2020 the department had to learn how to adapt, while trying to maintain focus and purpose of the department. We kept this focus and maintained our services from I.T., Economic Development, Communications, Payroll, Library, Administrative Reception, and Screening Clerks at the Multi-Educational Centre.

The Council Members of the HR Committee are:

Carol Eshkakogan

Sheldon Toulouse

Lawrence Solomon

Tammy Manitowabi, Natalie Spencer, and Jeff Mouton sit as resources and Danielle Toulouse is the Secretary.

HR Committee Terms of Reference.

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Click Here to view the HR Committee Terms of Reference Document.

HR ENHANCEMENTS

The department welcomes Sean Cassidy on February 1st, 2021 as a Communications Coordinator, complimenting the team with years of experience in the field supporting both public and private organizations. Sean brings a number of skills and capacity to the Sagamok Communications Team, with creative experience in video editing, web design and podcast development.

PANDEMIC SUPPORT

Sagamok Communications provided a full range of communications support services for the EOCG and leadership as well as making use of new and existing channels to distribute information to Sagamok residents. Associated products include addresses to the community by the Chief, current service listings and community calendars and crisis information.

In response to the pandemic, Sagamok Communications launched two new social media channels servicing Sagamok community members. “Sagamok Anishnawbek COVID-19 Alert” was established to inform community members of the decisions of the Sagamok Anishnawbek EOCG and community Leadership as it managed the pandemic situation. This channel also informed community members of relevant provincial and federal responses in managing the pandemic situation along with resources links to credible, responsible sources. “Sagamok Community Connections” was established to strengthen the relationships within and between families by encouraging everyone to reach out to help others and to seek help when they require it.

IMPLEMENTING AN UPDATED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The pandemic brought with it many stresses for everyone and these stresses were some- times evident within community social media channels. The pandemic year was characterized by a number of conflicts between social media users. Sagamok Communications up- dated its social media policy framework to better manage Sagamok Anishnawbek’s social media holdings in an effort to maintain relationships and continue to guarantee safe online spaces for community members and residents to access the information they need. As the new polices were shared with online audiences, they were complimented by statements of values as described by the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

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HR/Shared Services, ICT will continue to provide technical support services to all departments in Sagamok Anishnawbek by continuing its focus on improving connectivity and communication between departments and all staff facilities in Sagamok. Our main priori- ties for the coming year include:

• Continue cut-over to new Miter Finch timekeeping system, and biometric device implementation.

• Assist with roll-out of new Bell Fibe internet access in various community sites.

• Assist Biidaaban School with installation of new Meraki system for blocking unwanted website traffic and prioritizing educational apps.

• Improving disaster recovery plans through implementation of redundant systems for backup and restoration of server system data.

• Continued support to staff for off-site or remote access to on-premises assets using virtual private networks and mobile technology.

• Continue collaboration with 3rd party vendors to provide enhanced online services for the protection of Sagamok Anishnawbek.

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FUNDING SUCCESS

$3,936,000 in proposals have been submitted to funding agencies. As of March 31, 2021, $2,246,000 has been approved.

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAMS

Tools of the Trade Program and Grant Program approvals for this year include;

• Approved 4 applications for Tools of the Trade totaling $4,000

• Approved 4 applications for the Grant Program totaling $57,661

• Approved 39 applications for the COVID Grant Program totaling $49,500

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COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING

Workshops that were conducted and/or facilitated:

• Business Planning Workshop

• Youth Workshop

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COMING SOON

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Joint Health & safety Committee

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                                                              Employer                                                              Employee

Multi-Education Centre                   Anna Marie Abitong                                              Josephine Toulouse

Elders Eagle Lodge                            Susan Deschamps                                                Fallon Toulouse

Community Wellness                       Julie Toulouse                                                       Sandra Camillo

Day Care                                              Rachel Toulouse                                                    Whitney Pregent

Biidaaban                                            Becky Toulouse                                                      Paulette Carter-Owl

Administration                                  Ross Assinewe                                                       Danielle Toulouse

Lands Resources Environment     Samantha Keysis                                                   Alan Toulouse

Saswin                                                  Desiree Rheault                                                      VACANT

Justice Department                          Barb Southwind                                                     Joslyn Paibomsai

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Click Here to download and view the Joint Health & Safety Committee Terms of Reference.

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Employment Opportunities

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